FT Janitor

Job summary

The janitor is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment across various organization sites by performing routine cleaning and disinfection tasks. They will also manage cleaning supplies, operate equipment, and ensure all activities comply with public health and safety standards.

Job details

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time (Monday to Friday, 8-4pm) Pay: $43,823 per annum plus benefits About the Role As a Janitor at Alpha House, you will play an essential role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for clients, staff, and visitors. Working across our different sites, you will ensure our facilities meet Public Health standards while supporting the day to day operations of the organization. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working independently, and values making a meaningful impact in their community. Your responsibilities will include: • Cleaning and disinfecting walls, windows, floors, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other surfaces. • Dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and maintaining all assigned areas. • Empty garbage and recycling containers and remove soiled linens as required. • Operate and maintain housekeeping equipment safely and effectively. • Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies and notifying the team when replenishment is needed. • Safely use cleaning products in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and company procedures. • Follow all Health and Safety, Infection Prevention, and Public Health standards. • Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism when interacting with clients, staff, and visitors. • Performing other related duties as assigned. About You We're looking for someone who is dependable, motivated, and takes pride in maintaining clean and safe spaces. The ideal candidate will have: • Commercial cleaning experience, preferably in health care, shelter, or similar environments. • Experience and comfort cleaning bodily fluids. • The ability to work independently with minimal supervision. • The physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and other physical tasks. • Strong organizational and time management skills. • Fluency in spoken and written English. • Experience working with vulnerable populations is considered an asset. • The ability to successfully complete a Vulnerable Sector Check. • At least Grade 10 education • Ability to complete lift training and privacy certification • Ability to tolerate strong odors About Alpha House Alpha House is dedicated to providing safe, caring, and respectful environments for individuals dealing with addiction and mental health challenges. Our team is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those we serve, offering comprehensive support and resources to help individuals on their journey to recovery and stability. We believe in meeting people where they are at and offering practical, compassionate, and professional support throughout their journey. Benefits of Working at Alpha House • Meaningful work supporting vulnerable populations • Medical and Dental Benefits after six months of continuous work • Personal development and training opportunities If this role sounds like something you are interested in, we urge you to apply!

What you’ll do

The janitor is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment across various organization sites by performing routine cleaning and disinfection tasks. They will also manage cleaning supplies, operate equipment, and ensure all activities comply with public health and safety standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have commercial cleaning experience, preferably in healthcare or shelter settings, and the physical ability to perform tasks like lifting and prolonged standing. A minimum of Grade 10 education is required, along with the ability to pass a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Benefits

• Medical benefits • Dental benefits • Personal development opportunities • Training opportunities

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Infection Prevention · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Commercial cleaning
• Disinfecting
• Waste management
• Equipment maintenance
• Inventory management
• Health and safety compliance
• Infection prevention
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Physical stamina
• Lifting
• Professionalism
• Confidentiality
• Furniture Cleaning
• Inventory Monitoring
• Lifting Ability
• Compassion
• Mental Health
• Housekeeping
• Cleaning Products
• Commercial Cleaning
• Mopping
• Linens
• Operations
• Time Management
• Written English

Job areas

• Social Services
• Security & Safety
• Administrative
• Janitor
• Janitor / Cleaner
• Building Caretakers
• Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners